Senior Accountant$53,700 - $89,400 per year, full-time permanent, generous benefits packageDo you thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment, enjoy working with people, and are passionate about sharing your knowledge? Science North is where all of these things come together.We are currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join our team of accounting professionals supporting a wide variety of business and financial needs across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to grow as a financial leader within a dynamic and mission-driven organization, contributing meaningfully to operational excellence and organizational success.Position OverviewAs the successful candidate you will operate as a key financial resource to the Centre, responsible for the accurate and timely execution of core accounting operations and financial reporting functions. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will provide leadership within the accounting team and ensure the integrity of the organization's financial systems and internal controls.You will provide advice and guidance to managers across the organization on financial matters including budgeting, internal controls, systems integration, compliance requirements, and funder accountability. You will also play a critical role in payroll oversight, financial analysis, government reporting, internal financial statements, and continuous improvement of financial processes.Accounting Operations & Financial ReportingSupport the month-end close process while ensuring timely and accurate completion of all reconciliations and journal entriesMaintain the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring accurate coding and financial dataPrepare internal financial statements and supporting schedules including monthly cashflow reporting and schedulesPerform variance analysis and provide meaningful financial insights to managementSupport budget development and monitor performance against approved budgetsPrepare and review financial reports for government and other fundersProvide oversight of key accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations,



and related processesPayroll & ComplianceOversee complex payroll processing and ensure compliance with all legislative requirementsEnsure accurate reporting of statutory remittances and related filingsAudit & Internal ControlsSupport annual year-end audit and act as a liaison for auditors on operational accounting mattersMaintain and monitor internal controls, identifying and addressing areas of riskContribute to the development and maintenance of accounting policies and proceduresIdentify opportunities and monitor adherence as it relates to policy complianceLeadership & Team DevelopmentProvide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and mentorship to accounting professionals and support teamsReview and approve staff work to ensure accuracy and timelinessAssign workloads, establish priorities, and support professional development within the teamFoster a collaborative and service-oriented team environment both within the team and cross-functionallySystems & Process ImprovementLead or participate in financial systems development and integration initiativesIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting capabilitiesLead cross-functional project teams, building organizational support for financial initiativesWhat you bring:As the successful candidate you will bring with you significant experience in complex financial reporting, grant funding, fund accounting, commodity tax matters, payroll processing and legislative requirements all with a passion and vision to optimize business processes and systems.A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA) complete or near completion (or equivalent experience)Solid leadership, reliability, and professionalismSound knowledge of advanced accounting principles, complex payroll, and fund accounting.Strong commitment to accuracy and accountabilityDemonstrated superior analytical and problem-solving abilityDemonstrated use of sound judgement and strict confidentialityAbility to work independently while leading and supporting othersExperience supervising staff, including training,



coaching and oversight of deliverablesExtensive experience with computerized accounting systems and complex spreadsheet & database applicationsExperience leading project development and implementation teams and eliciting organizational support for cross-functional initiativesAbility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentCompensation Highlights:Full-time permanent opportunityCompetitive salary starting at $53,700 to $89,400 per yearAnnual performance and merit increase considerationParticipation in the Science North Employee Incentive PlanFlexible work arrangementsComprehensive group benefit package including medical, dental, vision, paramedical, life/travel insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 24/7 telemedicine access, wellness spending account/ onsite physio/chiro servicesPension plan following one yearScience North annual family membershipOnsite gymFree or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts, fitness membership contribution, on-site parkingProfessional development opportunitiesMinimum 4 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of serviceFree onsite parkingScience North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North's selection process.We thank all interested candidates; only those selected forinterviews will be contacted.Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.Science North is a registered charity and is an agency of the Government of Ontario

📌 Finance - Senior Accountant (Greater Sudbury)
🏢 Science North
📍 Greater Sudbury